Former White House National Security Adviser John Bolton stated on May 26, 2026, that the ongoing negotiations aimed at ending the conflict in Iran are a mistake. In an interview with CNN's Pamela Brown, Bolton, who has been critical of former President Trump's approach to the situation, expressed his hope that the discussions would fail. He specifically mentioned that he believes the ceasefire was a mistake.
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John Bolton Criticizes US-Iran Peace Talks
John Bolton, the former National Security Adviser, criticized the US-Iran peace negotiations, calling them a mistake during an interview on CNN. He expressed a desire for the discussions to break down and stated that he believes the ceasefire was also a mistake.
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John Bolton: US, Iran peace talks are ‘a mistake’
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John Bolton Criticizes US-Iran Peace Talks